No.1 Palace St. Regis, London
by Lorenzo Quinn
ISSUE ELEVEN, 2022 ILE MAISON --ARTFUL LIVING MEETS WELL-BEING-ALDAPALAZZOFENDI'SinROMAREBIRTH
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PEOPLE::
Live in the present, and love where you are going. Love is the best expression of life. And the best time to love is now.
I’m delighted to invite you to the Ile Maison Magazine Issue Eleven dedicated to exceptional homes I visited and outstanding visionaries I interviewed during my trip to Europe.
ILONA LEE
Meet Alda Fendi and Lorenzo Quinn, who inspire us to become more and do more for humanity, the places we live in, and the planet. Let issue 11 mark a Rebirth for each of us, a new renaissance built on positive values. and inspire us to live a life filled with meaning, kindness, empathy, and true love.
with Love, Founder
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Withexceptionalviews ofBuckinghamPalace andtheexpansivePalace Gardens,No.1Palace Street,TheSt.Regis Residencesisuniqueinits closeproximitytothe Crown.
Locatedintheheartofthe cityandinoneofLondon’s mostcovetedaddresses, makesthisoneofthe capital’smostdesirable luxurycondominiums.
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at No. 1 Palace Street, The St. Regis Residence in London.
An uncompromising contemporary living for the luminaries
A unique 300,000 sq ft island site, which features exceptional views towards Buckingham Palace 005
It is a prime example of the impeccable attention to detail and effortless blend of technological innovation that makes this establishment so extraordinary.
Masterfully crafted, both inside and out, this exclusive London property provides the perfect backdrop to modern life.
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The 72 apartments have been exquisitely restored thoughtfullyandupdated.
Each perfectly appointed luxury condominium is intelligently designed and delicately infused with stylistic and functional elements for modern living.
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An extraordinary historic revival, unique in London for its seamless integration of five architectural styles – Italian Renaissance, Beaux-Arts, French Renaissance, Queen Anne, and 21st-century Contemporary.
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-2000 Sq ft state of the art gym
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The wellness experience:
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-Two personal training studios
PHOTOS: NORTHACRE PROPERTIES
For fashion, there is nowhere quite like Jermyn Street, Bond Street and Sloane Street with their luxury boutiques and traditional outfitters which are located close by. Gourmands will delight in the abundance of Michelinstarred restaurants located in the vicinity. For those in need of a respite, London’s verdant Royal Parks –Hyde, Green and St James’s –are just a short stroll away.
This enviable central London location is home to world-class art galleries and auction houses including Tate Britain in Pimlico and Sotheby’s in Mayfair.
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REAL ESTATE
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Contact Ilona Lee, Founder of Ile Maison with all yourREAL ESTATE needs.Ilona specializes in luxury, well-being centered properties created to inspire holistic lifestyle and artful living. Ilona offersan artfully curated collection of condos, branded residences, resort suites, luxury villas, and more. She partners with international home owners, developers and real estate experts, and has access to sales and rental properties in NYC and ILONAEurope.LEE
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OdArthasreceivedtheIle Maison IM HOME Award for No. 1 Palace Street, the St. Regis Residences in London.
Île Maison is delighted to welcome Odile Smith
Its 72 apartments have been exquisitely restored and thoughtfully updated to provide an subcontractorstheironmongeryinteriorOdArtcontemporaryuncompromisinglivingfortheluminaries.sourcedeverysingleareaforthefitoutfromthemarbletothetothewood–workingonbestmixofsuppliersandbetweenItaly&UK.
Our team of professionals is able to develop the idea with the Architects/interior designers and follow the whole production process right up to installation giving the client peace of mind that everything is being taken care of.
We pride ourselves on the in depth due diligence carried out to meet all sustainability targets required. We cover multiple industries with a focus on the interiors for luxury residential.Odile
Odile is the Founder of OdArt - a one stop procurement service for bespoke furniture and arts based in the UK & Italy.
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Odart is a nature-centered company and at the same time dedicated to artistic design.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
This is the result of our being profoundly committed to integrating nature into our everyday lives; it is through our extensive research in particular in Italy ( but not only) that we uncover the excellence of the different applied arts working through the natural materials of each particular territory; respecting not only the planet but also the cultural heritage and the people. It is through this uniqueness that OdArt can emphasis its distinctive added value.
Artistic talent, natural raw material, and genius loci are the cornerstones for proposals of Odart. To preserve and develop those ancient crafts the artists focus on QUALITY and ATTENTION TO DETAIL, combined with innovation and creativity resulting in a unique identity of the final TAILORMADE solutions for Luxury furniture and bespoke interiors.
Ile Maison Salon seeks to help create not just luxury living spaces, but highly innovative living experiences that enable healthier and longer lives.
~The Art of Living Well~
Through our partnerships with ODART ltd, and other awarded Ile Maison Club Members we offer a one-stop solution, bridging the gap between the design idea through to the production, execution, and delivery, focusing on the quality of materials and attention to detail for bespoke high quality luxury and wellbeing centered interiors.
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CIP collection designed by artist and designer Massimo Lunardon for ODARTLTD made with the technique of glass blowing which he has developed throughout his artistic research. Great attention to transparency, lightness and joyfulness are given to all his works.
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in an exclusive conversation with Ilona Lee on her newest Palazzo, Art Foundation, and why she gives back to Rome.
ALDA FENDI
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"I decided to realize my dream and to dedicate myself to the world of art."
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The concept of Rhinoceros originates from Paris Passages. These covered galleries - which still exist today - include small hôtels de charme, cafes, antique shops, art galleries, flower shops ... So inside rhinoceros it is possible to visit an art exhibition, see a movie, but also be immersed in art, living in the twenty-five residences, eating at the gallery restaurant and accessing the panoramic terraces with a unique view in the world, ranging from the classicism of the Palatine, seat of the palaces of the emperors, to the Forum Boarium, where Rome was born, up to the precious domes of the Roman Baroque.
The artistic proposal of the rhinoceros gallery is inspired by my Foundation, Alda Fendi - Esperimenti, which was created in 2001, when independently from the family business I decided to realize my dream and to dedicate myself to the world of art, with the help of my daughters Giovanna and Alessia. After years of Experiments, between ancient and contemporary, I strongly wanted a palazzo of the arts in the center of the most ancient Rome: rhinoceros, which Jean Nouvel thought of as a real city of art.
Ilona: What inspired you to start The Fondazione Alda Fendi – Esperimenti, a complex that combines hotel and exhibition spaces?
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ILONA LEE: What does art mean to you? And who is your favorite artist?
“Each apartment is a project, living in this place is a privilege” - Jean Nouvel
ALDA FENDI: Art for me is life. In 2001 I created Fondazione Alda FendiEsperimenti precisely to realize the dream I had since I was a girl and to take care of the world of art. It is a great passion for me and I find that all art is contemporary! And how not to adore the artists we have exhibited at the rhinoceros gallery in recent years: Michelangelo with the sculpture “Crouching Boy”, El Greco with the painting “Saint Peter and Saint Paul” and two precious Picassos: one cubist and revolutionary - “Young woman”(1909) -, the other lyrical and intimate: “Le peintre et son modèle en plein air” (1963).
ILONA LEE: What do you love about the Rhinoceros the most?
ALDA FENDI: I decided to entrust Jean Nouvel for this project for his approach made of poetry and a strong and never conventional sign. Jean listened to the site and designed his intervention as a recovery of the history of the building, made up of wrinkles and minimal stratified traces, which are flanked by new and hyper-contemporary signs, with a view to a harmonization that does not it smooths out the contrasts, indeed it enhances the three souls of a single project: housing, gallery, gallery restaurant. Of this building Jean Nouvel says: “Each apartment is a project, living in this place is a privilege”. And I completely agree with him.
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Which philanthropic causes are closest to your heart?
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ILONA LEE:
With my Foundation I have always been committed to ensuring that access to art is free for everyone. This mission is very close to my heart and for this reason they call me the “rebel patron”. We began in 2001 with the restoration and enhancement of the apse of the Basilica Ulpia, in Piazza Venezia, the largest polychrome flooring ever found in the Imperial Forums. Then eleven years of multimedia theatre with the performances of Raffaele Curi, and today new experiments in the arts.
"I firmly believe that art and culture are an important instrument of freedom and democracy and as such must be freely accessible to everyone." - Alda
In 2018 I wanted to give as a present to the city of Rome a permanent lighting for the Arch of Janus - lighting signed by the Oscar winner Vittorio Storaro, and from 2021 the Special Superintendence for Fine Arts of Rome entrusted me with the area of the Arch itself, which we open every week to the visitors with free admission. And then there is the artistic proposals that the Foundation spreads along the six floors of the rhinoceros gallery, including art, music, projections, dance, installations, always with free admission. I firmly believe that art and culture are an important instrument of freedom and democracy and as such must be freely accessible to everyone.
ILONA LEE: Is Rome your Home? What do you love about Rome the most?
I am convinced that Rome must have the ability to renew itself by drawing on its history and its immense artistic, architectural and cultural heritage. The future is experimentation. It has to be inspired by what has been accomplished in the past, to draw its strength and nourishment from there.
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I was born in Rome and this is the city I love: for me it is the most beautiful in the world. I even love its street holes! It is like a beautiful woman, with have moments of neglect, but always charming!
ILONA LEE: What makes a great leader?
ILONA LEE: How do you find inner peace in today’s world?
I can tell you about a great teaching that I received from my mother and that I have always put into practice in my life: courage and humility. And that's what I love to pass on to my family as well.
I love everything I do and I have made my passion for art my reason for living, and this is a great commitment but also an absolute gratification in itself.
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ILONA LEE: You are a true Visionary and Inspiration for many people around the world. What is your recipe for success in business and life?
I love to consider myself a cultural operator and to put my experience at the disposal of those like me who have this passion. Both in the family business and in my Foundation, Alda Fendi - Esperimenti, I had the privilege of being in contact with art and artists, starting with Karl Lagerfeld, an absolute genius who taught me that the most important project is the next one, the one still to be realized.
"I can tell you about a great teaching that I received from my mother and that I have always put into practice in my life: courage and humility. And that's what I love to pass on to my family as well."
ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME
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An artistic haven in the heart of Rome, Rhinoceros Roma was established by Alda Fendi in 2018 and designed by world renowned French architect, Jean Nouvel.
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Palazzo Rhinoceros
Palazzo Rhinoceros Roma - Jean Nouvel’s masterpiece in the ancient neighborhood of Velabro, Rome. Established by Alda Fendi.
In the center of what was once Imperial Rome lies twenty-five unique apartment/suites in a 17th century building designed and furnished by French architect Jean Nouvel. The palazzo is named Rhinoceros, a tribute to the enduring strength and power of Rome, and one of its key features is a life-sized model of a rhinoceros installed right beneath the 4th century Arch of Janus out front.
The complex, known as The Fondazione Alda Fendi – Esperimenti, combines the hotel with exhibition spaces (through a cultural cooperation partnership with the Hermitage Museum) and culture oriented boutiques that open onto the street. The exhibitions are not confined to a traditional space, but unravel through the six floors of the building. The foundation is a place where people can be fully immersed in art – where they can eat, sleep and “always see something new when they come to visit.” And in keeping with Fendi’s mission to reveal the culture of Italy, exhibitions are always free and open to the public. With her foundation, Alda Fendi has given the Velabro neighborhood, and Rome itself, a new life and is eager to push the boundaries of creativity in the Eternal City.
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It’s a friendly conversation between opposites, a happy confrontation between different eras, from the most remote to the most modern. It’s also a meeting between two worlds, between the traces of the noblest and most sacred monumentsarchitecturalofAntiquity and these model domestic buildings that remind us that they are still alive and vibrant; that they are buildings in Rome that mean to fully enjoy their privileged position.”
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Twenty-five unique apartment/suites in a 17th century building designed and furnished by French architect Jean Nouvel.
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Ilona Lee in conversation with Simone Morettithe General Manager at Rhinoceros Roma
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We live in a very fast world, always connected to our smartphones and the latest news, so we think that luxury nowadays it is all about time and space.
Ilona Lee at Palazzo Rhinoceros, Suite 17
Our apartments offer the latest in technology, the amenities and the comfort that you would expect from a luxury hotel but at the same time they also offer the freedom of being in your own space and look at Rome with different eyes.
We like to think that we are more a state of mind than another address in Rome.
"Luxury nowadays is all about time & space"
Time for our loved ones, time to disconnect , space to think and to recharge the batteries.
ILONA LEE: What Rhineceros guests love about the palazzo the most ?
ISIMONE:usuallymeet all the guests on arrival and my priority is to understand why they come to Rhinoceros. Some of them are lovers of our architecture , others love the unbeatable location in the heart of Rome, others can't wait to have their aperitivo in the terraces or a private cooking class in one of their Wapartments. hatreallymakes me proud is also that all of them mention the genuinity of our friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble for the Team and they will do their very best to please our guests.
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TSIMONE:hereare3 souls in Rhinoceros, the hospitality with our beautiful apartments, the art gallery with a very exciting program, and our 360 degrees terraces and restaurant.
ILONA LEE: Who is the clientelle of Rhineceros?
All of them do attire a large array of clientele and the diversity of our Guests is what makes us so special. Our guests aren't driven by the rate as the majority of the travellers, they are curious about spending a night in a very unique and unusual project. You may have the CEO of a Fortune 500 Company but also the family that is interested in our art gallery or the locals on the roof celebrating a special occasion.
ILONA LEE: What Rhineceros guests love about the palazzo the most ?
What do you love about the Rhinoceros the most?
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The potential is huge and I simply love to wake up and being here in a fantastic building with a great team.
We need to be able to inspire them, offer better conditions, a better worklife balance, allow them to express themselves, and we need to be able to invest in them and their growth.
If we do it with love and consistency I have no doubt that a career in hospitality will be something for them to look for.
RSIMONE:hinoceros is a baby that is starting to walk now so that is probably the most exciting project i i have been involved into in the last few years.
our Guests in managing their expectations, and more than anything towards the younger generations in order to attract talents to our industry.
I would also like to mention the support from our owners , they are all very involved in the life of Rhino's and always ready to jump in when it is needed.
ItSIMONE:maysound as a cliche' but we are now rebuilding the industry after the pandemic and luckily all looks very Trustpromising. towards
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The bi-level rooftop restaurant, with its amazing panoramic views, is proof of this day and night: it’s a perfect viewing instrument. And the other exceptional thing about it is its capacity to finely frame all that lies before it – the ruins and umbrella pines in the foreground and, in the distance, the skyline of hills and Roman domes – just like a cyclorama." Jean Nouvel
Rhinoceros Palazzo at night.
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Monumental Artwork
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Baby
Baby 3.0”, a new monumental artwork by Lorenzo Quinn, a symbol of rebirth, a tribute to the mystery of life shared by every human being and gives hope for the future. The sculpture is also for Venice - that has just concluded the celebrations for its 1600 yearsa hope for a new Re-birth.
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A HOPE FOR A RE-BIRTH
“Baby 3.0”, in steel mesh and cast aluminum with its 7 meters high and almost 9 meters wide, with the poetry and the evocative force of its forms, has been revealed to the public on July 14th and is currently exhibited in the garden of Palazzo Corner della Ca’ Granda in San Marco, beautiful and monumental building on the Grand Canal, designed by Jacopo Sansovino, historic site which houses the Metropolitan City of Venice, that has patronized the exhibition, and the Prefecture.
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Now more than ever, after the pandemic, faced with the drama of wars and widespread poverty and serious environmental problems, there is a need to reaffirm the value of life, to work for change and for the creation of a new Humanity. This work is a declaration of hope for the future, also for Venice. A baby still in the womb but ready for life
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~ Luigi Brugnaro, Mayor of Venice & the Metropolitan City
"It is a pleasure to be able to host the latest work by Quinn, who once again demonstrates immeasurable love for this city“
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“Venice, its rebirth, after the high water of November 2019 and the pandemic, has already started some time ago; Lorenzo Quinn’s new artwork is nothing more than a concrete act that translates the spirit of a community into an artistic creation."
- Luigi Brugnaro, mayor of Venice and the Metropolitan City
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LORENZO QUINN,
CONTEMPORARY ARTIST
Contemporary Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn is a leading figurative sculptor whose work is inspired by such masters as Michelangelo, Bernini and Rodin. Exhibited internationally, his monumental public art and smaller, more intimate pieces transmit his passion for eternal values and authentic emotions.
The Art for Humanity
In conversation with Ilona Lee on Rebirth, Venice & Humanity
He is best known for expressive recreations of human hands. ‘I wanted to sculpt what is considered the hardest and most technically challenging part of the human body’, he asserts.
‘The hand holds so much power –the power to love, to hate, to create, to destroy.’
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Quinn studied at the American Academy of Fine Arts in New York, planning to be a Surrealist painter. However, aged 21 he decided that his future lay in sculpture, which could better accommodate his energy and originality. He vividly recalls the moment in 1989 when he felt that he had created his first genuine work of art: ‘I had made a torso from Michelangelo’s drawing of Adam… an artisan’s job … I had an idea and began chiseling away, and Eve came out of Adam’s body… It had started as a purely academic exercise, yet it had become an artwork.’
I believe it is important to make people aware that a rebirth is needed, a new renaissance built on positive values.
We know we are living in very difficult times. I’m referring to the pandemic and economies are collapsing, there has been loss of lives and is still not over. Now we enter into a new terrible phase with the war in Ukraine, and Yemen and so on.
ILORENZO:thinkwelive in very precarious times and there is a need of a deep change. There is a lot of negativity and one of the primary reasons for which I have created artwork, especially public artworks, is to generate love, ways of love and empathy.
Born on 7th May 1966 in Rome to the Oscar Award winning Mexican American actor Anthony Quinn and his second wife, costume designer Lolanda Addolori, Quinn’s childhood was split between Italy and the United States. His father had a profound influence on him, both in terms of living in the limelight of the film world and with respect to Anthony’s early work in painting and sculpting architecture.
ILONA: What is the message behind your new creation Baby 3.0? What inspired you to create it?
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I also need it on a personal level: this artwork also marks my change as an artist. The idea of a new universe, of a new dimension.
'The hand holds so much power –the power to love, to hate, to create, to destroy.'
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"The hands I always say have enormous power. They can mark a gesture of love and they can hurt, they can open and they can close. Man communicates directly with his hands and I also do it in art: I turn to people, to the public looking for a dialogue: I don't want to create monologues and therefore I seek immediate understanding and empathy from the public."
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WhatILONA:isthe symbolic value of hands in your art creations?
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"Empathy, kindness, true love, I think those are very important. If there are all these values, everything else follows."
The creation and installation process was extremely complex and really stressful, even for the time required which did not allow us to find alternative solutions.
We could not inaugurate the artwork at the beginning of June, therefore, as we liked, but the unveiling was set for mid-July during the summer months, when a lot of the art community was already away on vacation: so, another challenge. But I was still very happy with the outcome: adorable friends came to the inaugural event from India, USA, Australia, South America, so that was great to see so many people supporting me.
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TellILONA:us about the creation and installation process. What was the biggest challenge of the whole process? What about the materials used? Is the large size of your sculptures always intentional?
ILONA: What are the deepest human values you believe in ?
In the end, I had to make a part of the sculpture in Asia in Shanghaithe pelvis that welcomes the baby, in aluminum plate - and the Baby, in steel mesh, in Spain. So than of course, all the parts had to be shipped. At first the pieces had to travel by train, but due to the war in Ukraine it was impossible and that delayed the delivery of the sculpture by 45 days.
When the artwork is public the large size of the sculpture is obviously intentional: you put it outside, therefore it must be visible and impactful. Of course, it is a great commitment, from the difficulties of creation to the expenses and technical complications of transport and setup. But it's worth it, land art requires surprising works, which leave a mark and dialogue with the territory, capable of hypnotizing people.
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Venice is very important to me. Both in my artistic career and in personal life. My mother was Venetian, so I used to go there when I was a little kid and part of my family still lives in the historic center or is buried in the San Michele cemetery. My wife and her family are also Venetians, so we are all very attached to this extraordinary city, which is still unique in the world.
Venice was the first big stage to start making myself known by international critics, first at the Art Biennale in 2011 and then with "Support", the big hands that came out of the waters of the Grand Canal to support Palazzo Sagredo. This work was internationally acclaimed and catapulted me into a different dimension. Then there was “Building Bridges” and now, again in Venice, “Baby 3.0”.
ILONA LEE: What significance does Venice have to LORENZOyou?:
Lorenzo: Yes, I am working on many projects: I am fully booked up until May 2023 with exhibitions of monumental works, installations and inaugurations, so it is a somewhat overwhelming and tiring period. But I think it is an important moment of artistic growth and I enjoy it. I am incredibly excited about everything I am experiencing.
Ilona: Are you working on the next project?
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Ilona Lee: What change would you like to see in today's world?
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"Greater awareness of the value of life, more respect among men and attention for our planet and the environment. It seems trivial, to say more love. Instead I really want to say it: there is too much hatred and we have to challenge it. The only way is true love."
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COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN
A labour of love for architects, designers, artists, and artisans who have worked together to create the Revolutionized Cortijo, a masterpiece that brings together the essence and vibe of the destination with the flair and soul of the hotel.
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It all started with the historic Cortijo Santa Maria de la Higuera, a typical Andalucfan country house with land overlooking the Mediterranean.
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The story of SO/ Sotogrande is told through each carefully crafted element of the resort's architecture and gardens. The Andalucfan heritage of the original cortijo has been the inspiration for contemporary architecture, design, artwork, fixtures and fabrics. Together they create a tangible energy, a fashion and design led style that flows throughout the resort.
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The classic Spanish hand fan has been captured in the sculptural chandelier of crystal fans that appear to cascade down through the spiraling staircase; whilst the classic 'botijo' clay water jugs of Andalucia are referenced in the modern rustic charm of the terracotta lamps in the Cortijo restaurant, as well as the guest rooms.
Curves, arcs, and arches are recurrent architectural themes across the resort, a reminder of the traditional arches of the cortijo's original patio, a place of 'sol y sombra', so evocative of the Andalucian architecture.
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The interior design has, where possible, used national and regional suppliers to create custom pieces, from luxurious Spanish woven rugs, artisan pottery, crafted wallpapers that echo the motif of the Andalucian fan, to bold murals that engage. Artisan ceramic tile murals and paved areas evoke the warmth and history of the south, whilst bespoke lighting references the culture. Each tells their part of the SO/ Sotogrande story.
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At SO/ Sotogrande, design tells the story of this place. Each space in the hotel uses art and design to communicate, to resonate, and to make guests feel connected with their destination and with the moment.
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The property may have been SO/interiortheAndaluciacenturies-olddestination,audaciousreimaginedcompletelyintoanandfashionablebuttherich,historyofremainspartofmodern,vibrantdesignstoryofSotogrande.
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Sotogrande is where the Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet. Expect tasty bar tapas, gourmet light bites, dishes fresh from the grill, private dining, even Chef's Table experiences, as well as signature restaurants focusing on the best products from the ocean and Andalucfa's eight provinces.
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The story of SO/Sotogrande, above all, is a harmonious and holistic one. It is the creative integration of the past, with the vibrancy of the present, sharing the energy of the local destination with curious visitors and, of course, the balance between indulgence and wellness.
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Commitment to WELL-BEING
The commitment to wellbeing is also a common thread throughout the in-room guest experience, from in-room salon & spa treatments, healthy dining, through to the healing and indulgent health & beauty bathroom amenities.
SO/ SPA & HEALTH CLUB is a striking new wellness facility on the SO/ Sotogrande resort that epitomises this holistic approach. It is a comprehensive health and fitness centre, the place for signature spa treatments and on-trend salon services including cosmetology.
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This sanctuary to wellbeing is sparklingly new, yet through architecture, design, art and the treatments and services offered, it draws upon a history of expertise and insights into health and wellness.
Curated treatments with the expected SO/ playful twist are provided by trained therapists, whilst the spectacular, panoramic views of the golf course creates a true sense of peace.
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OUR LAND JUST LIKE A DREAM
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Curated by Meriem Berrada, Artistic Director of MACAAL, Open to the public from 09/24/22 to 07/16/23.
The works produced for OUR LAND JUST LIKE A DREAM were created exclusively in Marrakech, making use of a variety of local artisanal techniques in sustained dialogue with those who practice them. The resulting works are personal interpretations of Morocco’s artistic heritage as well as a tribute to hand craft. Sensitive to the materials that he encounters, the artist combines a variety of mediums with elegance and commitment. Wickerwork, metalwork, ceramics and embroidery collectively serve his poetic vision through textile installations, metallic sculptures or drawings on organic paper; all possibilities offered by the artist’s host territory.
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MaisonFrerejeanFrèresis nestledbetweentherolling vineyardsintheGrandCru villageof RenownedAvize.forthechalky, oceanicsoils,thevinesof Avizeproduceauniquely mineraldrivenChardonnay, exceptionallycharacterised inFrerejeanFrèrescuvée.
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The founders, Guillaume, Richard and Rodolphe Frerejean-Taittinger, live between Paris and Champagne, with their They’refamilies.thelatest generation in a line of cannon-makers, who supplied the French army defending the region against the Prussians, during the Napoleonic Wars.
"We are artisanal, innovative, passionate and transparent. Contrary to industrial champagne houses, Frerejean Frères seeks to produce artisanal wines of champagne. When most brands age their wines in the cellars for 18 months and dose them highly, we have decided to let them rest for a minimum of 5 years in order to offer a transparent wine full of emotion. In this quest for quality,we go back to the origins to craft a wine of character.
The new voice of the Terroir, revolutionary champagne house of the new generation.
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The growers who used to sell grapes to large cham-pagne houses are now developing and launching their own production. They are revolutionizing the production process by creating a new art of consumption, and Frerejean Frères stands at the head of this quiet revolution by presenting champagnes with craftsmanship.
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We want to be champagne of the new generation. To be the ambassadors of authentic wines and to provide an unforgettable experience. To change the consumption habits and to speak the truth. To lead The Quiet Revolution.
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Our design feeds off the richness and history of London while layering in the contemporary cool and free-spirited energy of South East Asia. “ GEORGE YABU
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Tailored to individual needs, our facilities include a signature infinity pool with inspiring views over Bishopsgate Plaza and an interactive gym with cutting-edge equipment, alongside two indulgent treatment rooms, individual relaxation pods, sauna and steam rooms, a unique mindful studio and dedicated drawing room with nutritional Here,dining.a truly personalized approach to wellbeing is practiced, with everything from treatments to customized exercise routines overseen by our expert team of health professionals who are on hand to help guests achieve their specific goals.
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Arrive, relax and enjoy tailored modernity with an Asian artistic flair in our spacious rooms or luxuriously elegant suites with butler service.With commanding views across the City of London, everything is designed with your comfort in mind at Pan Pacific London
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We are deeply mindful of our ecological footprint and are committed to responsible environmental practices in all areas of the hotel to champion best
"Green Green roofs not only encourage urban biodiversity but they can cut carbon emissions from energy use by improving building insulation, reducing local flood risks and enhancing air quality. "
~PLP ARCHITECTS, Architects for Pan Pacific London
team source 95% of ingredients locally within the UK ensuring our carbon footprint is kept low, whilst all chefs’ uniforms have been made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. The hotel is a “Clean Conscience” partner significantly reducing the amount of our waste. Our roof is home to a mix of 42 native wildflowers that have been planted above the structure’s tallest point, to create a sense of continuity between the hotel tower and the outdoor public spaces on the ground floor. Please visit our website to be in-the-know of ongoing initiatives that we continually implement across the hotel.
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Sotogrande is where the Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet. Expect tasty bar tapas, gourmet light bites, dishes fresh from the grill, private dining, even Chef's Table experiences, as well as signature restaurants focusing on the best products from the ocean and Andalucfa's eight provinces.
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Spectacular, unrivaled location in southern Portugal, overlooking the magnificent cliffs and beaches of the Algarve coastline.
A luxurious 1,100 m2 haven of wellness. A dedicated, state-of-theart facility featuring 13 treatment rooms, a comprehensive Serenity Thermal Oasis, and the sensational signature Serenity Aurum Suite.
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In 2019, Pine Cliffs Resort unveiled the revamped Maré at Pine Cliffs beach bar and restaurant. Set on the stunning Falésia Beach against a backdrop of azure waters and red ochre cliffs, the restaurant serves an exciting new menu focused on freshly-caught seafood, with dishes such as Algarvian gazpacho, octopus salad and grilled seabass. Maré also offers an exclusive slice of paradise with its chic new upper deck. Whilst lounging on Balinese sun beds draped in floaty fabrics to chilled melodic beats, guests can have fresh drinks and light bites. After dark, the space transforms into an elegant candlelit spot – perfect for private events and cocktail parties.
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• PineCliffsHotel: 217 guest rooms and suites, each featuring traditional design touches such as Portuguese-tiled headboards; and a private terrace or balcony with beautiful views over the resort.
Pine Cliffs brings together several different accommodation options within a serene, 72-hectare landscaped resort village setting.
• PineCliffsOceanSuites: An exemplary development of 148 spacious, high-spec one- and two-bedroom apartments, the exquisite Ocean Suites are the pinnacle of Portuguese seafront-chic living and an unmatchable luxury lifestyle proposition.
• PineCliffsResidence:154 two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments. Decorated in a contemporary, elegant and comfortable style, with a fullyequipped kitchenette and laundry, and views over the Golf Course and garden areas.
• PineCliffsGardens:Unveiled in 2018, these 87 luxury apartments combine glamour and comfort to offer the ultimate in luxury family living. The fully-equipped one- to three-bedroom residences fuse contemporary design and traditional touches, with sophisticated earthy tones and vibrant floral accents. Occupying a prime location within the resort, the development is surrounded by stunning pine tree-lined gardens, and has its own swimming pool with sundeck.
Pine Cliffs’ Luxury Collection includes:
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Contact Ilona Lee, Founder of Ile Maison with all your real estate needs. Ilona and her team specialize in properties created to enhance and inspire holistic wellness and artful living. We offer a carefully curated collection of luxury condos, new developments, hotel residences, luxury villas and more. We partner with international home owners and real estate experts, and have access to sales and rental properties in the US and Europe.
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The yachting industry has not escaped ecological awareness. Reconciling nautical activities with respecting the environment is tomorrow’s challenge. For several years now, marinas, the nautical sector, as well as professionals and users have been aware of the real consequences of their nautical activities on the planet. Even though the industry seems to have difficulty in coming together around a single impetus, many isolated initiatives are emerging and offer a glimpse of the yachting of tomorrow: more respectful of nature, more in tune with current issues.
In addition, as last year, the Cannes Yachting Festival will host a nautical zone exclusively dedicated to 100% electric and hybrid boats, which will present a dozen vessels from 8 to 12
To accompany this «green» approach in a concrete way and fully realize its awareness-raising role, the Cannes Yachting Festival already initiated an ecological approach in 2019 with the «Energy Observer» educational exhibition presenting the work on hydrogen and renewable energies carried out in the first eponymous hydrogen-powered ship. Last year, the show launched a brand-new «green» trail: an ecological trail highlighting exhibitors developing or presenting a concept in favor of ecology. Encouraged by the success of this first edition and driven by the desire to go even further in this approach, the Cannes Yachting
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Powered by a hybrid system, composed of hydrogen fuel cells and an electric battery pack, and combined with automated and retractable foils, the SeaBubble offers two and a half hours of autonomy, allowing to cover 50 nautical miles (i.e 90 km) at 18 knots with only 4 minutes of recharging in H2 station (3x 3.2 kg of hydrogen at 350 bars).
Theconfiguration. innovation of SeaBubbles is strongly tied with supply infrastructures and goes handin-hand with the development of a hydrogen industry and local ecosystems to which it contributes. In spring 2023, SeaBubbles will unveil the first pilot line and the real-life test phases will begin.
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SeaBubbles presents its electric, hydrogen-powered flying boat
“The mobility sector, which accounts for more than a third of worldwide emissions, is currently shifting towards more responsible solutions. Transforming mobility on land, water and in the air is a major environmental challenge, if we want a world that is fit to live in. We are supporting the energy transition in our sector by offering a new cleaner and more energy-efficient type of watercraft that uses foils and hydrogen,” explains Virginie Seurat, General Manager, SeaBubbles.
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Success is a concept as subjective as happiness or love; it is unique to each person that holds it.
Laura Rys 2022 St. Armand Ventures New York Businesswoman of the year
As Anne Sweeney once stated, “define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you are proud to live.”
In conversation with Ilona Lee on Success, Leadership and Well-being
To me, success is knowing that I gave back more in life than I took, in all respects, to my children and to my community, including all the love and wisdom that I was able to give. I am constantly striving for that goal, sharing with others and investing in their future.
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Ilona: How do you define success?
Laura: Today’s true leader needs to think beyond himself like never before. The world is desperate for leaders who can think globally and fill the void of an antiquated, myopic system in our current environment. The leaders who are drawing attention right now are those who are able to incorporate multiple disciplines in an overall vision for the future, including initiatives of sustainability, economic viability and accessibility to education and healthcare. The true leadership we crave as a society is evident in those who simultaneously understand both the limits of our resources and the incredible value to allocating those resources globally and equitably.
Laura: The mission of my business is to incorporate all of the resources available to me through an incredible network of other leaders and be able to offer these opportunities to my clients. I look to my network for the ability to provide clients with a range of advantages in every aspect of operations, including R&D funding for sustainable and state of the art technologies that can and will advance their business. We have a very talented team that calls upon its global relationships for access to many levels of advisory functions, such as financing, cryptocurrency markets, marketing and more. This amazing network has brought clients from all over the world and has allowed me to fulfill my lifelong vision of learning about people, cultures and governments in places I could have only dreamed in the past. This is living my best life.
Ilona: What is the mission and vision for your business and life?
Ilona: Who inspires you and why?
lIona: How do you take care of your Inner Well-being?
Laura: My inner well-being is based on my faith, and it is from there that I draw my strength. In my opinion, faith is all about one’s relationship to the universe and the energy you devote to it. Every day I speak to my soul, I meditate with my spirit and allow my ideas to develop and transform. I think about how I can focus my energy in a positive way and share that energy with others. Finally, I feel grateful. Through this process I am able to bring harmony to my inner self that in turn, inspires the creativity and determination that I bring to each and every day for my clients.
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Ilona: What are the characteristics of today’s true leader?
"Today’s true leader needs to think beyond himself like never before. The world is desperate for leaders who can think globally and fill the void of an antiquated, myopic system in our current environment. " Laura Rys
Laura: I am truly inspired by women who have pioneered before me to pave the way for access to all of the opportunities with which I avail myself today. Women who have broken the glass ceiling and made a global impact, and from whom I draw my courage to go forward in new and fantastic arenas. Women like Anne Sweeney, Gloria Allred, Tam St. Armand and Nezha Aloui. I am truly humbled by these, and women all over the world who have broken barriers and achieved a level of success by thinking independently and beyond themselves. These women have inspired myself and others to follow them just by sharing their passion, they are amazing.
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he has been a leader and mentor in both his career and his community. Russ is continually balancing business with philanthropy, encouraging and empowering others around him to pursue greatness.
At HUDSONPOINT capital, Russ has provided many high-networth investors with access to investment deals in Pre-IPOs, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds.
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Russ Zalatimo is a seasoned investor, successful entrepreneur, and Founder and Managing Partner at HUDSONPOINT capital, an alternative investment firm located in Jersey City.
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In conversation with Ilona Lee on Success, Leadership and Well-being
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Ilona: What is the mission and vision for your business and life?
Ilona: How do you define success?
Ilona: Who inspires you and why?
Ilona: What are the characteristics of today’s true leader?
Russ: Success is defined in many ways. For me it is about small improvements daily to help reach my goals and add value to everyone around me. Enjoy and execute on the journey, the results and ultimate success always comes. I generally focus on the process and showing up to the best of my ability to anything I do. I really enjoy seeing my kids apply themselves and follow with the expectation to commit fully to anything they try to do.
Russ: To live a balanced life between family and friends and work. To see the success of everyone around you. It gives me a lot of enjoyment to see everyone around me winning. It is not a zero sum game. There is abundance out there for all of us. I strive to be the best version of myself every day That takes awareness and honesty with what your strengths and weaknesses are. Always looking to improve on the weaknesses.
Russ: My father inspires and pushes me to be the best version of myself. He started with nothing and worked hard to build a fulfilled life for himself and his family. He constantly challenges me to do better while always striving to have “peace of mind”
Russ: I started doing what I call the morning ritual 4 years ago. It includes a few hours in the morning for myself before I tackle the day. It includes some exercise, meditation, journaling, and thinking about gratuity. I love reading and listening to podcasts that talk about life, health, and relationship improvements. It is nice to study other successful people in these areas and learn from their experiences.
"True leaders are able to make everyone around them better. They empower and utilize empathy to propel a team, group, company, etc forward. Hardship and obstacles are part of life and as long as everyone is moving forward there will be brighter days. "
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Russ: True leaders are able to make everyone around them better. They empower and utilize empathy to propel a team, group, company, etc forward. Hardship and obstacles are part of life and as long as everyone is moving forward there will be brighter days. Also we need to always be vocalizing the bigger picture to the team and what the ultimate goal and success looks like. Be the #1 advocate to the overall mission.
Ilona: How do you take care of your Inner Well-being?
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"Capture the happiest moments in your life and turn them into an everlasting piece of art. A favorite quote, your vows, baby’s first words. Preserve them forever in the form of an exclusive wooden sound wave art for your wall. The beauty of your words isn’t only in their meaning, but in how you deliver them. By recording the words in YOUR own voice, the art reflects exactly how you feel."
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Unique design, sustainable fashion, attention to detail, precision performance, and care for the environment are the key elements of the brand's philosophy.
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The history of the company begins at the Baltic Sea where amber meets Greek mythology. This special stone was already known in antiquity. Over thousands of years, the Amber Road was an ancient trade route for the transfer of amber from coastal areas of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. Currently, Poland is the world capital of amber.
The glasses are adorned with unique amber, which has a history of 40 million years.
~ Karolina & Monika Kowalczyk, The Founders
Our glasses are adorned with amber, which shimmers in the sun attracting attention, adding uniqueness and originality. We use the best quality Zeiss lenses: UV400, with antireflective, anti-scratch, and anti damage coating. The frames are made of Mazzucchelli acetate from the BE GREEN collection: a material that originated from plants, hypoallergenic.
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RE:SIN is represented globally by Ile Maison Club. For wholesale inquiries contact Ilona Lee www.ilemaison.cominfo@ilonalee.comat
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